UK show by lo-fi Californian outfit Swell, supported by post-punk band The Room, at The Ferret.
Swell play The Ferret on Tuesday 3 November, their only UK date. They're supported by The Room, an 80s post-punk cult act.
Swell formed in San Francisco in 1989 around singer-guitarist David Freel and drummer Sean Kirkpatrick. Their sound was built on lo-fi acoustics, atmospheric textures and understated vocals, and Freel was the band's primary songwriter. He died on 12 April 2022. In April 2023, the four original members reunited for a European Tribute Tour in his memory, followed by a short West Coast tour in December 2023. The current line-up retains original members Sean Kirkpatrick and John Dettman-Lytle, joined by Tim Adams and Philippe Gunst.
Because this is their only UK show, it's the only chance to catch them on this side of the Atlantic. The support from The Room adds another layer to the night, bringing the jagged edges of 80s post-punk to the bill alongside Swell's more atmospheric, lo-fi approach.
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Doors open at 19:00 and the music starts at 19:15, so there's not much of a gap between the two. Tickets are £19.30, which includes the booking fee. The Ferret is on Fylde Road, PR1 2XQ.
